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  1. Mommabear

    Best hairdryer? Newbie in the making

    Hey geeks After 13 years in the nail an beauty industry and wanting to do hair for so long. Ive took the jump and enrolled to do level 2 hairdressing (woohooo!!) Im flabergasted at what hairdryer to go for? Ive always thought parlux? Ive also seen Diva hairdryers? Any help appreciated...
  2. Mommabear

    Suggestions from brow tint geeks?

    Hey geeks One of my regulars is desperate for her eyebrows tinted. Tested.....and a reaction happened. She has been tested by a lot of therapists and the tint always reacts. Really bizarre as she is a semi-permanent lash client and is fine with extreme glue....but i suppose as the lashes arent...
  3. Mommabear

    Need advice-massage certificate

    Hey geeks Just after some advice......started in a salon 2 n a half years ago and my boss at the time payed for me to do a swedish massage course. Fast forward to 4 weeks ago....i handed my notice in to concentrate on my salon (boss fully aware and fully supported me throughout) Anywho.....i...
  4. Mommabear

    Russian lashes help-ready to throw in the towel!

    HELP!!!!! Where am i going wrong?!?!?! I see so many lash techs giving out these amazing sets of lashes.....yet mine just seem utter sh**e compared!! Any advice, all advice, please give me :-( Makes me really sad but i just want to give up an stick to semi's Xxxx
  5. Mommabear

    Pump bottle-where to buy?

    Hey geeks Just a quickie. I will try an explain as best possible haha Im trying to find a pump bottle that doesnt squirt acetone all over the place when the lids open and you pump it...... We have them in the salon i work in but there nowere to be found online at all :-( . Im looking for ones...
  6. Mommabear

    CND Shellac being sold apart from Sweet Squared?

    Hey geeks Just on a bit of a moan really. My best friend messaged me the other day to say she had seen Shellac being sold in a retail park shop close to us. How do they do it?!?! Its even cheaper than what Sweet Squared sell it for :-0 Got to admit im massively angry when i buy all my CND...
  7. Mommabear

    Russian lashes, making your fans?

    Ok so i only had my training yesterday but im getting frustrated with not being able to make a decent enough fan with anymore than 2 lashes ;-( Any tips/tricks you geeks can spill to help a newbie lash tech out? I know its going to take me a while to perfect it, but im not letting myself lose...
  8. Mommabear

    Best female intimate waxing training

    Hey geeks Looking at booking my next course in Intimate waxing. Any recommendations on trainers? Im based in the north west Thanks xxx
  9. Mommabear

    Russian lashes-hand made and pre-fanned-need opinions

    Evening geeks. Saving up to do my russian lash course. Speaking to a girl in work an she jumped on the bandwagon but is planning on doing the pre-fanned training.....i dont have a high opinion on the pre-fanned ones to be honest but their seems to be a lot of therapists offering russian lashes...
  10. Mommabear

    Slimming World, anybody else joined?

    Afternoon :-) Joined slimming world on monday and im struggling so bad!! Everytime i try changing my eating habits its like my body goes into shock haha Anybody the same? Or have any tips/meals that can fill me up for longer? Xcc
  11. Mommabear

    Any mums with boys?

    Oh my days i am having some right trouble with my 9 year old! He has started with the stroppiest mood swings the last few weeks and today he has done nothing but cry at the smallest of things. Is he too young to be hormonal? Everything is fine in school, ive checked with his teacher an she is...
  12. Mommabear

    Issue with CND LED lamp, help?

    Hey geeks. Bought CND LED Lamp around 6weeks ago. Having problems with one of the buttons....press it....wont go on.....again....wont go on.....turn lamp on and off....then it works?!?!? Sometimes turning it on and off wont even work :-( Started about 2 days ago. Anyone else had this problem...
  13. Mommabear

    Software app/program to store clients data

    Hey geeks Unknown territory for me. Any recommendations on an app or computer software that i can store clients data in? I have my paper base consultation forms but looking for a computer based system to store it all Thanks Xxx
  14. Mommabear

    Facial product recommendations? Not over impressed with current one

    Hey geeks. Looking for some recommendations on facial products if you wouldnt mind sharing? I currently have Eve Taylor in at the moment....bought one of there packages...as much as the results are great after a facial, the smells of some of the products are putting off clients :-( its a pain...
  15. Mommabear

    Henna body art training?

    Hey geeks Im wanting to do add henna tattos onto my treatment list. Does anybody know any companies that offer the training? Im in the north west area. Google has seriously failed me this time. Thanks xxxx
  16. Mommabear

    NSI Attraction ombrè, which pink?

    Hey geeks Just wondering what you use for your pink when you do an ombre french? Ive just gone to use radiant pink and its not giving enough coverage. What one do you think is best? Out of loop with l&p, just getting back into it. Much love Xxx
  17. Mommabear

    Which lamp, Shellac or IBD?

    Hey geeks. Stuck in a bit of a rut! Im just about to start my own shop (yaaay) Anyway, i have in my home kit IBD....however.....i want to stock shellac.....now...im going to buy the CND LED lamp....however.....what am i best doing with my IBD Gel polish? Sticking with having two lamps? Or just...
  18. Mommabear

    Public liability insurance, who is best?

    Hey geeks Looking at the guild and salon gold for insurance.......not too sure were else too look Any help is appreciated Thanks lovelies xxxx
  19. Mommabear

    Help! Business plan, where do I start?

    Afternoon geeks. I have decided to take the plunge and start up my own salon alongside my salon job. Ive been looking at funding grants/loans but they all need a business plan. I already have a premises. I dont have the foggiest on how to do a business plan....can anybody help? Any useful...
  20. Mommabear

    Best route to take in becoming a trainer with own training academy?

    Evening geeks After a time out from salongeek for a while im back with tons of questions :-) So, my 10year plan (i know its a biggie) Im currently working part time in a salon and at home. My plan......own salon....with a training academy either built in or seperate premises. Ive given myself...
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